Women's Basketball Bracketology 101

Summitt Mum On Series

2007-08-07T13:41:00.000-04:00

By JOHN ALTAVILLA | The Hartford Courant

If anyone expected Tennessee coach Pat Summitt to offer a better explanation about her decision to cancel the women's basketball series with UConn, they likely were disappointed with her response Monday when the Lady Vols' 2007-08 schedule was released.

"I don't want to take away from schedule we have," Summitt told reporters. "I'm really excited about the schedule."

And that was it.

Tennessee, the defending national champion, announced in June it would not renew the series that began in 1995 on ESPN and has helped increase the popularity of the sport.

It has been suggested Summitt is upset with UConn coach Geno Auriemma over a variety of issues and simply does not want to deal with the hype that seems to accompany each game between the programs.

Auriemma also has not issued a public statement.

While UConn has scheduled another road game with LSU on Feb. 25 to replace its trip to Tennessee, the Lady Vols will host North Carolina (Dec. 2), Rutgers (Feb. 11) and LSU (Feb. 14) at Thompson-Bolling Arena in Knoxville. All were Final Four teams last season. The Lady Vols defeated Rutgers in the national championship game. Tennessee will also play Oklahoma on Nov. 15 in Tampa, Fla., the site of this season's Final Four. There, Tennessee's Candace Parker will take on the Sooners All-American center Courtney Paris.

The Lady Vols will open the preseason against the United States senior national team on Nov. 4, a game that will feature UConn All-American Diana Taurasi against Summitt, whom Taurasi criticized in an interview with The Courant about the decision to stop playing UConn.

The Huskies also are expected to play a preseason game against the national team the first week of November at Gampel Pavilion. UConn's schedule will not be formally released for another few weeks.

Copyright © 2007, The Hartford Courant

What a bad day for women's basketball!

2007-06-17T07:02:00.001-04:00

Tennessee decides to end series against UConn
By PAT EATON-ROBB, Associated Press Writer
June 8, 2007

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- Connecticut and Tennessee, the top two programs in women's college basketball, are ending their annual series, the schools announced Friday.

Connecticut had signed a contract to extend the annual game through the 2008-09 season, but Tennessee declined to extend the series.

"Although the University of Tennessee women's basketball schedule will not be completed and released for at least another month, Tennessee has elected not to renew its series with the University of Connecticut," Tennessee women's athletic director Joan Cronan said in a statement.

"The Lady Vol basketball team will continue to enjoy its rivalry games with teams from the Big East, the ACC, the Big 12, the Pac-10, and other conferences. Year-in and year-out, we pride ourselves on the strength of schedule we play and our RPI."

When reached by telephone, she declined to comment on reasons for the decision.

"We are disappointed for UConn fans, Tennessee fans and women's basketball fans in general who look forward to this annual event featuring the greatest women's basketball rivalry in the nation, as recently selected by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association," UConn athletic director Jeff Hathaway said in a written statement.

In the first meeting on Jan. 16, 1995, in Storrs, then-upstart Connecticut snatched the No. 1 ranking from the Lady Vols with a 77-66 win. Later that year, Connecticut completed its undefeated season with a victory over Tennessee in the national championship game.

Connecticut leads the series 13-9, although Tennessee won the last three meetings, including a 70-64 win in January that featured a dunk by Tennessee star Candace Parker. Tennessee went on to win the national championship.

The games are always nationally televised, and have always featured some of the nation's best players, such as Rebecca Lobo, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi for Connecticut and Chamique Holdsclaw, Tamika Catchings and Nikki McCray for Tennessee.

Neither coach could immediately be reached for comment. But UConn men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun, serving as a guest sportscaster Friday on WVIT-TV in Connecticut, called it a poor decision.

"Tennessee and UConn clearly, clearly are the best two coaches in women's college basketball and that is the best game every single year," he said. "To give it up over some, I'm sure, small detail, is ridiculous. In my opinion, the game should be played every year."

Associated Press Sports Writer Elizabeth A. Davis in Knoxville, Tenn., contributed to this report.

Looking Back and Looking Forward

2007-04-04T18:20:00.000-04:00

Congrats to Tennessee on their 7th National Title. What an amazing tournament!!! The stories of Marist, Mississippi, LSU, NC State, and Rutgers made the tournament really exciting to watch. The NCAA needs to take look at the hosting requirements for the first/second rounds, but overall the playing field is getting more level.

Pre-Preseason Top 5 for 2007-08

1. Tennessee Lady Vols
2. Connecticut Huskies
3. Oklahoma Sooners
4. LSU Tigers
5. Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Final Four Predictions

2007-03-18T22:55:00.000-04:00

Final Four:

Fresno Regional Winner - University of Connecticut Huskies

Greensboro Regional Winner - Duke University Blue Devils

Dallas Regional Winner - University of North Carolina Tar Heels

Dayton Regional Winner - University of Oklahoma Sooners

Championship Game:

Connecticut vs. Oklahoma

Champions:

Connecticut Huskies

Final Thoughts

2007-03-12T21:00:00.000-04:00

For the third time around and not really paying much attention until the final week of the season, I got 59 out 64 correct. Very disappointed that the committee did not select South Florida. I thought South Florida had a better resume than DePaul.

Final Bracket

2007-03-11T19:01:00.000-04:00

This is the final bracket. Selection Monday is at 8pm on Monday night on ESPN.

Greensboro Regional

No. 1 Duke vs. No. 16 Holy Cross
No. 8 Chattanooga vs. No. 9 South Florida
-Games played at Raleigh, North Carolina

No. 2 Vanderbilt vs. No. 15 Idaho State
No. 7 Pittsburgh vs. No. 10 New Mexico
-Games played at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

No. 3 Rutgers vs. No. 14 UNC Asheville
No. 6 Texas A&M vs. No. 11 Florida State
-Games played at Minneapolis, Minnesota

No. 4 Arizona State vs. No. 13 Texas Arlington
No. 5 Baylor vs. No. 12 Montana
-Games played at Los Angeles, California

Dayton Regional

No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 16 Prairie View A&M
No. 8 Temple vs. No. 9 Western Kentucky
-Games played at Hartford, Connecticut

No. 2 Oklahoma vs. No. 15 Delaware State
No. 7 James Madison vs. No. 10 Washington
-Games played at Austin, Texas

No. 3 Ohio State vs. No. 14 UC Riverside
No. 6 NC State vs. No. 11 West Virginia
-Games played at Raleigh, North Carolina

No. 4 LSU vs. No. 13 Robert Morris
No. 5 Bowling Green vs. No. 12 Hartford
-Games played at Los Angeles, California

Dallas Regional

No. 1 Tennessee vs. No. 16 Drake
No. 8 Notre Dame vs. No. 9 Nebraska
-Games played at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

No. 2 Maryland vs. No. 15 Oral Roberts
No. 7 Xavier vs. No. 10 BYU
-Games played at Minneapolis, Minnesota

No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 14 East Carolina
No. 6 Old Dominion vs. No. 11 Gonzaga
-Games played at Austin, Texas

No. 4 George Washington vs. No. 13 Boise State
No. 5 Marquette vs. No. 12 Wisconsin-Green Bay
-Games played at Palo Alto, California

Fresno Regional

No. 1 Connecticut vs. No. 16 Maryland-Baltimore County
No. 8 Iowa State vs. No. 9 Delaware
-Games played at Hartford, Connecticut

No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 15 Harvard
No. 7 California vs. No. 10 Mississippi
-Games played at East Lansing, Michigan

No. 3 Stanford vs. No. 14 Belmont
No. 6 Louisville vs. No. 11 Ball State
-Games played at Palo Alto, California

No. 4 Middle Tennessee State vs. No. 13 Southeast Missouri State
No. 5 Michigan State vs. No. 12 Marist
-Games played at East Lansing, Michigan

Bracket:
Greensboro vs. Fresno
Dayton vs. Dallas

Last Four In:
Hartford
Washington
Montana
Florida State

Last Four Out:
Hofstra
Davidson
Texas
Georgia Tech

2007 NCAA Women's Tournament Automatic Berths

2007-03-11T14:30:00.000-04:00

The following are the 31 schools that have earned automatic bids to the 2007 NCAA women's college basketball tournament:

TEAM - CONFERENCE
Harvard (15-12)* - Ivy League
Chattanooga (25-7) - Southern
Southeast Missouri St (24-7) - Ohio Valley
North Carolina (30-3) - Atlantic Coast
Marist (27-5) - Metro Atlantic
East Carolina (19-13) - Conference USA
Vanderbilt (27-5) - Southeastern
Gonzaga (24-9) - West Coast
Xavier (26-7) - Atlantic 10
Purdue (29-2) - Big 10
Stanford (27-4) - Pac 10
Oral Roberts (22-10) - Mid-Continent
Middle Tennessee (29-3) - Sun Belt
Rutgers (22-8) - Big East
Holy Cross (15-17) - Patriot
Bowling Green (28-3) - Mid-American
Belmont (25-6) - Atlantic Sun
UNC Asheville (21-11) - Big South
Robert Morris (24-7) - Northeast
Delaware St (20-12) - MEAC
Texas-Arlington (24-8) - Southland
Boise St (24-8) - Western Athletic
New Mexico (24-8) - Mountain West
UC Riverside (21-10) - Big West
Prairie View A&M (19-13) - Southwestern Athletic
Oklahoma (25-4) - Big 12
Idaho St (17-13) - Big Sky
Wisconsin-Green Bay (28-3) - Horizon League
Old Dominion (24-8) - Colonial Athletic
Drake (14-18) - Missouri Valley
Maryland-Baltimore County (16-16) - America East

* - The Ivy League does not conduct a post-season tournament.

NCAA or bust

2007-03-11T14:26:00.000-04:00

The WNIT has been a stepping stone for many programs on their way up. The postseason tournament provides young teams a chance to continue their season and gain valuable experience. It doesn't seem to have much appeal to those who have already achieved success, though. Louisiana Tech coach Chris Long and Texas coach Jody Conradt have said their teams would not participate in the WNIT.

The Lady Techsters' hopes of a 26th straight trip to the NCAA Tournament ended on Wednesday with a loss to New Mexico State in the quarterfinals of the WAC Tournament. Texas, which lost to Oklahoma in the Big 12 quarterfinals, is holding out hope for a NCAA bid. The Longhorns host the first and second rounds of the tournament. Texas is at No. 31 on collegerpi.com and has played one of the toughest schedules in the country.

You know, you set your goals on going to the NCAA and that's still in the back of our minds," Conradt said after her team's loss to OU. "Hopefully something will happen and we'll get there."

Postseason WNIT Expands Field

2007-03-11T14:09:00.000-04:00

The WNIT is expanding its field to 48 teams this spring for the first time in event history.

The eight-team expansion will allow for an automatic bid from every conference. The WNIT is guaranteeing that each of the nation’s 31 conferences will automatically have at least one spot guaranteed for one of their teams in the Postseason WNIT.

The selection of the 48 teams for the Postseason WNIT will be according to the following:
1. Thirty-one (31) spots will be filled with one team per conference. That team will be the highest-finishing team in the conference’s regular-season standings, that does not advance to the NCAA Tournament. As in the past, the teams’ record must be at or above .500.
For example, if the second-place team during the regular season does not win its conference tournament, and the top-seeded team does (and earns the NCAA berth), then the second-place team automatically will be invited to the WNIT.
If the top-seeded team after the regular season does not win its conference tournament and is not invited to the NCAA Tournament, then it will have a guaranteed spot in the WNIT.
No matter which team from a conference wins its conference tournament, the WNIT will select the next best team available. That team is determined by conference tournament seeding based on regular-season standings.
2. The remaining seventeen (17) berths will be filled by the top teams available based on the selection criteria used in the past.

The 2007 Postseason WNIT will feature 16 first-round games, followed by 16 second-round games, eight third-round games, four quarterfinal games, two semifinal games and the championship. All games in the single-elimination format are played at the home facilities of participating schools.

The WNIT field will be announced on this website late Monday, March 12, following the NCAA Tournament selections.

Tech's Long says thanks, but no thanks to WNIT

2007-03-11T14:07:00.000-04:00

RUSTON, La. -- Louisiana Tech coach Chris Long turned down an automatic bid to the Women's National Invitation Tournament on Saturday, saying it's the NCAA Tournament or nothing for the Lady Techsters.

"Louisiana Tech women's basketball has been about playing in the NCAA Tournament," Long, whose team had been one of two that had been in every women's tournament since the NCAA first took them over in the 1981-82 season.

"We did not do enough this season to reach that goal. With all due respect to the WNIT, we are not interested in an invitation."

Long's announcement came three days after Tech lost 63-57 to New Mexico State in the quarterfinals of the 2007 Western Athletic Conference tournament, ending its hope for a 26th straight NCAA Tournament appearance.

Although no official bids will be made until after the NCAA Tournament selection show Monday, the WNIT had asked Tech athletic director Jim Oakes if the school was interested. And, because Boise State beat New Mexico in the WAC championship game Saturday, Tech (17-12, 12-4) had an "automatic bid" by WNIT rules, because it tied the Broncos for the regular-season title.

Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press

Saturday Morning's Bracket

2007-03-10T09:42:00.000-05:00

This bracket will be last one until I make my final bracket on Sunday evening....one day before the NCAA Selection Committee makes the projections on Monday night.

Greensboro Regional

No. 1 Duke vs. No. 16 Holy Cross
No. 8 Western Kentucky vs. No. 9 Notre Dame
-Games played at Raleigh, North Carolina

No. 2 Vanderbilt vs. No. 15 Belmont
No. 7 Louisville vs. No. 10 BYU
-Games played at Austin, Texas

No. 3 Rutgers vs. No. 14 East Carolina
No. 6 Texas A&M vs. No. 11 Mississippi
-Games played at Los Angeles, California

No. 4 LSU vs. No. 13 Marist
No. 5 George Washington vs. No. 12 Wisconsin-Green Bay
-Games played at Palo Alto, California

Dayton Regional

No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 16 Jackson State
No. 8 South Florida vs. No. 9 Delaware
-Games played at Hartford, CT

No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 15 UC Riverside
No. 7 Old Dominion vs. No. 10 Hartford
-Games played at Minneapolis, Minnesota

No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 14 Southeast Missouri State
No. 6 Iowa State vs. No. 11 West Virginia
-Games played at Los Angeles, California

No. 4 Michigan State vs. No. 13 Texas-Arlington
No. 5 Middle Tennessee State vs. No. 12 Washington
-Games played at East Lansing, Michigan

Dallas Regional

No. 1 Tennessee vs. No. 16 Harvard
No. 8 Temple vs. No. 9 Chattanooga
-Games played at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

No. 2 Maryland vs. No. 15 Radford
No. 7 California vs. No. 10 Nebraska
-Games played at Minneapolis, Minnesota

No. 3 Oklahoma vs. No. 14 Boise State
No. 6 Pittsburgh vs. No. 11 Hofstra
-Games played at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

No. 4 Marquette vs. No. 13 Coppin State
No. 5 Arizona State vs. No. 12 Georgia Tech
-Games played at Los Angeles, California

Fresno Regional

No. 1 Connecticut vs. No. 16 Oral Roberts
No. 8 James Madison vs. No. 9 Ball State
-Games played at Hartford, Connecticut

No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 15 Idaho State
No. 7 Xavier vs. No. 10 Texas
-Games played at Austin, Texas

No. 3 Stanford vs. No. 14 Robert Morris
No. 6 Bowling Green vs. No. 11 Gonzaga
-Games played at Palo Alto, California

No. 4 North Carolina State vs. No. 13 Illinois State
No. 5 Baylor vs. No. 12 Montana
-Games played at Raleigh, North Carolina

Bracket:
Greensboro vs. Fresno
Dayton vs. Dallas

Last Four In:
Georgia Tech
Washington
Montana
Mississippi

Last Four Out:
DePaul
Virginia
TCU
Davidson

Tuesday's Bracket

2007-03-06T20:59:00.000-05:00

Fresno Regional

No. 1 Connecticut vs. No. 16 Harvard
No. 8 Delaware vs. No. 9 BYU

No. 2 Maryland vs. No. 15 High Point
No. 7 Iowa State vs. No. 10 Hartford

No. 3 LSU vs. No. 14 Southern Illinois
No. 6 Pittsburgh vs. No. 11 Oklahoma State

No. 4 Baylor vs. No. 13 DePaul
No. 5 NC State vs. No. 12 Hofstra

Greensboro Regional

No. 1 Duke vs. No. 16 Holy Cross
No. 8 Western Kentucky vs. No. 9 Texas

No. 2 Vanderbilt vs. No. 15 East Carolina
No. 7 Old Dominion vs. No. 10 Ball State

No. 3 Stanford vs. No. 14 Boise State
No. 6 Texas A&M vs. No. 11 Montana

No. 4 Marquette vs. No. 13 Coppin State
No. 5 George Washington vs. No. 12 Georgia Tech

Dallas Regional

No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 16 Oral Roberts
No. 8 South Florida vs. No. 9 James Madison

No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 15 UC Riverside
No. 7 California vs. No. 10 West Virginia

No. 3 Oklahoma vs. No. 14 Robert Morris
No. 6 Louisville vs. No. 11 Gonzaga

No. 4 Arizona State vs. No. 13 Texas-Arlington
No. 5 Middle Tennessee State vs. No. 12 Wisconsin-Green Bay

Dayton Regional

No. 1 Tennessee vs. No. 16 Jackson State
No. 8 Temple vs. No. 9 Norte Dame

No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 15 Belmont
No. 7 Xavier vs. No. 10 Mississippi

No. 3 Rutgers vs. No. 14 Southeast Missouri State
No. 6 Bowling Green vs. No. 11 Auburn

No. 4 Georgia vs. No. 13 Marist
No. 5 Michigan State vs. No. 12 TCU

Bracket:
Greensboro vs. Fresno
Dayton vs. Dallas

Second Bracket of March Madness

2007-03-05T22:03:00.000-05:00

Fresno Regional

No. 1 Tennessee vs. No. 16 Holy Cross
No. 8 Temple vs. No. 9 Notre Dame
-Games played at Austin, Texas

No. 2 Maryland vs. No. 15 East Carolina
No. 7 Iowa State vs. No. 10 DePaul
-Games played at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

No. 3 LSU vs. No. 14 Boise State
No. 6 Old Dominion vs. No. 11 Washington
-Games played at Minneapolis, Minnesota

No. 4 Baylor vs. No. 13 Hofstra
No. 5 Middle Tennessee State vs. No. 12 Marist
-Games played at Los Angeles, California

Greensboro Regional

No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 16 Oakland
No. 8 James Madison vs. No. 9 Chattanooga
-Games played at Raleigh, North Carolina

No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 15 High Point
No. 7 California vs. No. 10 Delaware
-Games played at East Lansing, Michigan

No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 14 Southern Illinois
No. 6 Texas A&M vs. No. 11 Montana
-Games played at East Lansing, Michigan

No. 4 Rutgers vs. No. 13 Wisconsin-Green Bay
No. 5 Arizona State vs. No. 12 Auburn
-Games played at Los Angeles, California

Dallas Regional

No. 1 Duke vs. No. 16 Jackson State
No. 8 South Florida vs. No. 9 Texas
-Games played at Austin, Texas

No. 2 Vanderbilt vs. No. 15 Belmont
No. 7 Xavier vs. No. 10 BYU
-Games played at Hartford, Connecticut

No. 3 Oklahoma vs. No. 14 Southeast Missouri State
No. 6 Louisville vs. No. 11 Mississippi
-Games played at Minneapolis, Minnesota

No. 4 Marquette vs. No. 13 Coppin State
No. 5 Michigan State vs. No. 12 Gonzaga
-Games played at East Lansing, Michigan

Dayton Regional

No. 1 Connecticut vs. No. 16 Harvard
No. 8 Western Kentucky vs. No. 9 Nebraska
-Games played at Hartford, Connecticut

No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 15 UC Riverside
No. 7 Pittsburgh vs. No. 10 Hartford
-Games played at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

No. 3 Stanford vs. No. 14 Robert Morris
No. 6 Bowling Green vs. No. 11 Ball State
-Games played at Stanford, California

No. 4 North Carolina State vs. No. 13 Texas-Arlington
No. 5 George Washington vs. No. 12 West Virginia
-Games played at Raleigh, North Carolina

Bracket:
Greensboro vs. Fresno
Dayton vs. Dallas

First Bracket of March Madness

2007-03-04T21:59:00.000-05:00

This is the first of many updates to the bracket. Expect a new bracket each day this week until the final bracket is posted before Selection Monday.

Fresno Regional

No. 1 Tennessee vs. No. 16 Holy Cross
No. 8 South Florida vs. No. 9 Texas
-Games played at Austin, Texas

No. 2 Maryland vs. No. 15 Belmont
No. 7 Iowa State vs. No. 10 Mississippi
-Games played at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

No. 3 Stanford vs. No. 14 Boise State
No. 6 Old Dominion vs. No. 11 Auburn
-Games played at Palo Alto, California

No. 4 Marquette vs. No. 13 Marist
No. 5 Arizona State vs. No. 12 Hofstra
-Games played at Minneapolis, Minnesota

Greensboro Regional

No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 16 Oakland
No. 8 Xavier vs. No. 9 Western Kentucky
-Games played at Raleigh, North Carolina

No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 15 High Point
No. 7 Delaware vs. No. 10 West Virginia
-Games played at Minneapolis, Minnesota

No. 3 LSU vs. No. 14 Southern Illinois
No. 6 Texas A&M vs. No. 11 Temple
-Games played at Austin, Texas

No. 4 Rutgers vs. No. 13 Wisconsin-Green Bay
No. 5 Michigan State vs. No. 12 Florida State
-Games played at East Lansing, Michigan

Dallas Regional

No. 1 Duke vs. No. 16 Jackson State
No. 8 Notre Dame vs. No. 9 Nebraska
-Games played at Hartford, Connecticut

No. 2 Vanderbilt vs. No. 15 East Carolina
No. 7 Bowling Green vs. No. 10 BYU
-Games played at Palo Alto, California

No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 14 Southeast Missouri State
No. 6 Louisville vs. No. 11 Washington
-Games played at Los Angeles, California

No. 4 Middle Tennessee State vs. No. 13 DePaul
No. 5 George Washington vs. No. 12 Oklahoma State
-Games played at Los Angeles, California

Dayton Regional

No. 1 Connecticut vs. No. 16 Harvard
No. 8 James Madison vs. No. 9 Chattanooga
-Games played at Hartford, Connecticut

No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 15 UC Riverside
No. 7 California vs. No. 10 Hartford
-Games played at East Lansing, Michigan

No. 3 Oklahoma vs. No. 14 Robert Morris
No. 6 Pittsburgh vs. No. 11 Montana
-Games played at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

No. 4 North Carolina State vs. No. 13 TCU
No. 5 Baylor vs. No. 12 Ball State
-Games played at Raleigh, North Carolina

Bracket:
Greensboro vs. Fresno
Dayton vs. Dallas

Last Four In:
TCU
DePaul
Florida State
Oklahoma State

Last Four Out:
Georgia Tech
Virginia
Davidson
Virginia Tech

February 19 Bracket

2007-02-19T15:58:00.000-05:00

Fresno Regional

No. 1 Tennessee vs. No. 16 Oakland
No. 8 Louisville vs. No. 9 Iowa State
-Games played at Austin, Texas

No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 15 Southeast Missouri State
No. 7 Xavier vs. No. 10 Florida State
-Games played at Minneapolis, Minnesota

No. 3 George Washington vs. No. 14 Boise State
No. 6 Bowling Green vs. No. 11 Indiana
-Games played at Los Angeles, California

No. 4 Stanford vs. No. 13 Marist
No. 5 Rutgers vs. No. 12 Montana
-Games played at Palo Alto, California

Greensboro Regional

No. 1 Duke vs. No. 16 Harvard
No. 8 Delaware vs. No. 9 BYU
-Games played at Raleigh, North Carolina

No. 2 Oklahoma vs. No. 15 Liberty
No. 7 Old Dominion vs. No. 10 Temple
-Games played at Los Angeles, California

No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 14 Belmont
No. 6 Notre Dame vs. No. 11 Missouri
-Games played at Palo Alto, California

No. 4 Marquette vs. No. 13 Gonzaga
No. 5 LSU vs. No. 12 Wisconsin-Green Bay
-Games played at Hartford, Connecticut

Dallas Regional

No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 16 Alabama A&M
No. 8 Texas vs. No. 9 California
-Games played at Austin, Texas

No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 15 UC Riverside
No. 7 Western Kentucky vs. No. 10 Texas Tech
-Games played at Minneapolis, Minnesota

No. 3 Baylor vs. No. 14 Southern Illinois
No. 6 NC State vs. No. 11 South Florida
-Games played at Raleigh, North Carolina

No. 4 Arizona State vs. No. 13 Tulane
No. 5 Michigan State vs. No. 12 Chattanooga
-Games played at East Lansing, Michigan

Dayton Regional

No. 1 Connecticut vs. No. 16 Long Island
No. 8 Nebraska vs. No. 9 Mississippi
-Games played at Hartford, Connecticut

No. 2 Maryland vs. No. 15 Buckell
No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Auburn
-Games played at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

No. 3 Middle Tennessee State vs. No. 14 Texas-Arlington
No. 6 James Madison vs. No. 11 Washington
-Games played at East Lansing, Michigan

No. 4 Vanderbilt vs. No. 13 Coppin State
No. 5 Pittsburgh vs. No. 12 Hartford
-Games played at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Bracket:
Greensboro vs. Fresno
Dayton vs. Dallas

Last Four In:
Washington
Missouri
South Florida
Indiana

Last Four Out:
Georgia Tech
Virginia
Hofstra
TCU

Next Four Out:
Davidson
West Virginia
Minnesota
Ball State

Welcome Back

2007-02-19T15:56:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the delay women's hoops fans. I have been busy with lots of things going on in my life. With college basketball approaching Judgment Week, this is a perfect time to take a look at the brackets.

Final Bracket

2006-03-13T18:18:00.000-05:00

Please Note: Bracket as of March 12, 2006
(posted minutes before the actual bracket)

Cleveland Regional

No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 16 Pepperdine
No. 8 Florida vs. No. 9 Chattanooga
-Games played at Norfolk, Virginia

No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 15 Northern Arizona
No. 7 Notre Dame vs. No. 10 Vanderbilt
-Games played at Nashville, Tennessee

No. 3 Rutgers vs. No. 14 Sacred Heart
No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 11 Liberty
-Games played at Trenton, New Jersey

No. 4 Western Kentucky vs. No. 13 Middle Tennessee State
No. 5 Arizona State vs. No. 12 James Madison
-Games played at Tuscon, Arizona

Bridgeport Regional

No. 1 Connecticut vs. No. 16 Florida Atlantic
No. 8 Boston College vs. No. 9 Louisiana Tech
-Games played at Trenton, New Jersey

No. 2 Oklahoma vs. No. 15 Oakland
No. 7 TCU vs. No. 10 St. John's
-Games played at Denver

No. 3 Old Dominion vs. No. 14 Wisconsin-Milwaukee
No. 6 BYU vs. No. 11 Villanova
-Games played at Norfolk, Virginia

No. 4 Georgia vs. No. 13 Dartmouth
No. 5 Virginia Tech vs. No. 12 Washington
-Games played at University Park, Penn.

San Antonio Regional

No. 1 Tennessee vs. No. 16 UC Riverside
No. 8 Florida State vs. No. 9 Bowling Green
-Games played at Nashville, Tennessee

No. 2 Maryland vs. No. 15 Coppin State
No. 7 Hartford vs. No. 10 George Washington
-Games played at University Park, Penn.

No. 3 Baylor vs. No. 14 SE Missouri State
No. 6 Purdue vs. No. 11 South Florida
-Games played at West Lafayette, Indiana

No. 4 NC State vs. No. 13 Stephen F. Austin
No. 5 Stanford vs. No. 12 Louisville
-Games played at Tuscon, Arizona

Albuquerque Regional

No. 1 Duke vs. No. 16 Southern U.
No. 8 New Mexico vs. No. 9 Temple
-Games played at Chicago

No. 2 LSU vs. No. 15 Army
No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Virginia
-Games played at West Lafayette, Indiana

No. 3 DePaul vs. No. 14 Missouri State
No. 6 UCLA vs. No. 11 Tulsa
-Games played at Chicago

No. 4 Utah vs. No. 13 Marist
No. 5 Michigan State vs. No. 12 Southern Cal
-Games played at Denver

Bracket:
Cleveland vs. Bridgeport
Albuquerque vs. San Antonio

Last Four In:
James Madison
Louisville
George Washington
Villanova

Last Four Out:
Stony Brook
Indiana State
Xavier
Wyoming

Next Four Out:
Kansas State
UNLV
Minnesota
Marquette

Bracket 5

2006-02-27T22:38:00.000-05:00

Please Note: Bracket as of February 27, 2006

Cleveland Regional

No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 16 Southern
No. 8 Indiana State vs. No. 9 Chattanooga
-Games played at Norfolk, Virginia

No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 15 Sacred Heart
No. 7 Boston College vs. No. 10 Temple
-Games played at Chicago

No. 3 DePaul vs. No. 14 Wisconsin-Milwaukee
No. 6 Western Kentucky vs. No. 11 Wyoming
-Games played at Chicago

No. 4 Stanford vs. No. 13 TCU
No. 5 BYU vs. No. 12 Charlotte
-Games played at Denver

Bridgeport Regional

No. 1 Oklahoma vs. No. 16 Long Beach
No. 8 Stony Brook vs. No. 9 Louisville
-Games played at Denver

No. 2 Connecticut vs. No. 15 Belmont
No. 7 Florida vs. No. 10 Louisiana Tech
-Games played at Trenton, New Jersey

No. 3 Arizona State vs. No. 14 Stephen F. Austin
No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 11 George Washington
-Games played at Tuscon, Arizona

No. 4 Old Dominion vs. No. 13 Marist
No. 5 Michigan State vs. No. 12 Texas
-Games played at Norfolk, Virginia

San Antonio Regional

No. 1 LSU vs. No. 16 Army
No. 8 Hartford vs. No. 9 Notre Dame
-Games played at Nashville, Tennessee

No. 2 Maryland vs. No. 15 Brown
No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Minnesota
-Games played at University Park, Pennsylvania

No. 3 Ohio State vs. No. 14 Montana
No. 6 St. John's vs. No. 11 Washington
-Games played at West Lafayette, Indiana

No. 4 Purdue vs. No. 13 Western Illinois
No. 5 Virginia Tech vs. No. 12 Bowling Green
-Games played at West Lafayette, Indiana

Albuquerque Regional

No. 1 Duke vs. No. 16 Coppin State
No. 8 Vanderbilt vs. No. 9 South Florida
-Games played at Nashville, Tennessee

No. 2 Rutgers vs. No. 15 Santa Clara
No. 7 Florida State vs. No. 10 UCLA
-Games played at Trenton, New Jersey

No. 3 Baylor vs. No. 14 Tennessee Tech
No. 6 New Mexico vs. No. 11 Virginia
-Games played at Tuscon, Arizona

No. 4 Georgia vs. No. 13 Tulsa
No. 5 NC State vs. No. 12 Liberty
-Games played at University Park, Pennsylvania

Bracket:
Cleveland vs. Bridgeport
Albuquerque vs. San Antonio

Last Four In:
Virginia
Washington
George Washington
TCU

Last Four Out:
Xavier
Indiana
Villanova
Southern Cal

Next Four Out:
Marquette
Miami-Florida
Texas Tech
Iowa

Bracket 4

2006-02-19T11:47:00.000-05:00

Please Note: Bracket as of February 18, 2006

Cleveland Regional

No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 16 Jackson State
No. 8 Texas vs. No. 9 Indiana State
-Games played at Norfolk, Virginia

No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 15 Southeast Missouri State
No. 7 Utah vs. No. 10 Washington
-Games played at Chicago

No. 3 Rutgers vs. No. 14 Dartmouth
No. 6 Stanford vs. No. 11 Louisiana Tech
-Games played at Trenton, New Jersey

No. 4 Purdue vs. No. 13 Liberty
No. 5 Baylor vs. No. 12 Bowling Green
-Games played at West Lafayette, Indiana

Bridgeport Regional

No. 1 Connecticut vs. No. 16 Coppin State
No. 8 Florida State vs. No. 9 Minnesota
-Games played at Trenton, New Jersey

No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 15 Long Beach
No. 7 Chattanooga vs. No. 10 Wymoning
-Games played at University Park, Pennsylvania

No. 3 DePaul vs. No. 14 Wisconsin-Milwaukee
No. 6 Boston College vs. No. 11 Stony Brook
-Games played at Chicago

No. 4 NC State vs. No. 13 Marist
No. 5 Michigan State vs. No. 12 Villanova
-Games played at Tuscon, Arizona

San Antonio Regional

No. 1 Duke vs. No. 16 Army
No. 8 South Florida vs. No. 9 Vanderbilt
-Games played at Nashville, Tennessee

No. 2 Oklahoma vs. No. 15 Belmont
No. 7 Florida vs. No. 10 TCU
-Games played at Denver

No. 3 Arizona State vs. No. 14 Stephen F. Austin
No. 6 Western Kentucky vs. No. 11 Notre Dame
-Games played at Tuscon, Arizona

No. 4 Georgia vs. No. 13 Tulsa
No. 5 BYU vs. No. 12 UCLA
-Games played at Denver

Albuquerque Regional

No. 1 LSU vs. No. 16 Santa Clara
No. 8 Hartford vs. No. 9 Texas A&M
-Games played at Nashville, Tennessee

No. 2 Maryland vs. No. 15 Sacred Heart
No. 7 New Mexico vs. No. 10 Louisville
-Games played at University Park, Pennsylvania

No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Montana
No. 6 Old Dominion vs. No. 11 Virginia
-Games played at Norfolk, Virginia

No. 4 Virginia Tech vs. No. 13 Western Illinois
No. 5 St. John's vs. No. 12 Charlotte
-Games played at West Lafayette, Indiana

Bracket:
Cleveland vs. Albuquerque
Bridgeport vs. San Antonio

Last Four In:
Stony Brook
Virginia
UCLA
Villanova

Last Four Out:
Temple
George Washington
Southern California
James Madison

Next Four Out:
Missouri
Miami-Florida
Cincinnati
Iowa

Bracket 3

2006-02-13T18:47:00.000-05:00

Please Note: Bracket as of February 12, 2006

Cleveland Regional

No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 16 Coppin State
No. 8 Texas A&M vs. No. 9 South Florida
-Games played at Norfolk, Virginia

No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 15 Loyola Marymount
No. 7 Louisville vs. No. 10 Virginia
-Games played at Nashville, Tennessee

No. 3 NC State vs. No. 14 Wisconsin-Green Bay
No. 6 Old Dominion vs. No. 11 Washington
-Games played at Norfolk, Virginia

No. 4 DePaul vs. No. 13 Tulsa
No. 5 Michigan State vs. No. 12 Missouri
-Games played at Chicago

Bridgeport Regional

No. 1 Connecticut vs. No. 16 Belmont
No. 8 Florida State vs. No. 9 UCLA
-Games played at Tenton, New Jersey

No. 2 Maryland vs. No. 15 UC-Santa Barbara
No. 7 Texas vs. No. 10 Charlotte
-Games played at State College, Penn.

No. 3 Arizona State vs. No. 14 Tennessee Tech
No. 6 Purdue vs. No. 11 Stony Brook
-Games played at West Layafette, Indiana

No. 4 BYU vs. No. 13 Dartmouth
No. 5 Boston College vs. No. 12 George Washington
-Games played at Denver

Albuquerque Regional

No. 1 Duke vs. No. 16 Quinnipiac
No. 8 Chattanooga vs. No. 9 Vanderbilt
-Games played at Nashville, Tennessee

No. 2 Rutgers vs. No. 15 Bucknell
No. 7 Utah vs. No. 10 Hartford
-Games played at Tenton, New Jersey

No. 3 Baylor vs. No. 14 Marist
No. 6 Georgia vs. No. 11 Villanova
-Games played at Tuscon, Arizona

No. 4 Stanford vs. No. 13 Western Illinois
No. 5 New Mexico vs. No. 12 Miami-Florida
-Games played at Tuscon, Arizona

San Antonio Regional

No. 1 LSU vs. No. 16 Southern
No. 8 TCU vs. No. 9 Minnesota
-Games played at State College, Penn.

No. 2 Oklahoma vs. No. 15 Northern Arizona
No. 7 Indiana State vs. No. 10 Notre Dame
-Games played at Denver

No. 3 Ohio State vs. No. 14 Texas-Arlington
No. 6 St. John's vs. No. 11 Bowling Green
-Games played at West Layafette, Indiana

No. 4 Virginia Tech vs. No. 13 Liberty
No. 5 Kentucky vs. No. 12 Louisiana Tech
-Games played at Chicago

Bracket:
Cleveland vs. Albuquerque
Bridgeport vs. San Antonio

Last Four In:
Miami-Florida
Missouri
George Washington
Stony Brook

Last Four Out:
Texas Tech
Kansas State
Temple
Marquette

Next Four Out:
Iowa
Xavier
James Madison
Southern California

Bracket 2

2006-02-04T17:39:00.000-05:00

Cleveland Regional

No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 16 Southern U.
No. 8 Florida vs. No. 9 Louisiana Tech
-Games played at Norfolk, Virginia

No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 15 Northern Arizona
No. 7 Minnesota vs. No. 10 Louisville
-Games played at Nashville, Tennessee

No. 3 Baylor vs. No. 14 Marist
No. 6 Old Dominion vs. No. 11 Kansas State
-Games played at Norfolk, Virginia

No. 4 Georgia vs. No. 13 Middle Tennessee State
No. 5 DePaul vs. No. 12 Tulsa
-Games played at Chicago

Bridgeport Regional

No. 1 Connecticut vs. No. 16 Coppin State
No. 8 Chattanooga vs. No. 9 TCU
-Games played at Tenton, New Jersey

No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 15 Loyola Marymount
No. 7 South Florida vs. No. 10 Texas A&M
-Games played at Chicago

No. 3 NC State vs. No. 14 Western Illinois
No. 6 Texas vs. No. 11 Washington
-Games played at West Layafette, Indiana

No. 4 Arizona State vs. No. 13 High Point
No. 5 Kentucky vs. No. 12 Bowling Green
-Games played at Tuscon, Arizona

Albuquerque Regional

No. 1 Duke vs. No. 16 Belmont
No. 8 Notre Dame vs. No. 9 Utah
-Games played at State College, Penn.

No. 2 Oklahoma vs. No. 15 Long Beach
No. 7 Indiana State vs. No. 10 Florida State
-Games played at Denver

No. 3 Rutgers vs. No. 14 Stephen F. Austin
No. 6 Texas vs. No. 11 Missouri
-Games played at Tenton, New Jersey

No. 4 New Mexico vs. No. 13 Wisconsin-Green Bay
No. 5 Boston College vs. No. 12 Cincinnati
-Games played at Tuscon, Arizona

San Antonio Regional

No. 1 LSU vs. No. 16 Sacred Heart
No. 8 Western Kentucky vs. No. 9 Hartford
-Games played at Nashville, Tennessee

No. 2 Maryland vs. No. 15 Bucknell
No. 7 Michigan State vs. No. 10 Temple
-Games played at State College, Penn.

No. 3 BYU vs. No. 14 Dartmouth
No. 6 St. John's vs. No. 11 George Washington
-Games played at Denver

No. 4 Purdue vs. No. 13 Tennessee Tech
No. 5 Stanford vs. No. 12 Charlotte
-Games played at West Layafette, Indiana

Bracket:
Cleveland vs. Albuquerque
Bridgeport vs. San Antonio

Last Four In:
Cincinnati
Missouri
George Washington
Washington

Last Four Out:
Miami (Florida)
Stony Brook
UCLA
Virginia

Next Four Out:
Villanova
Xavier
UNLV
Southern California

Update

2006-02-04T17:02:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the lack of updates.

With Number 1 changing hands three times last week and the NCAA releasing the RPI on a weekly basis, I didn't want to update until I got the correct information. So expect an updated bracket based on games ending Feb. 4 sometime tonight.

Bracket Number 1

2006-01-18T22:22:00.000-05:00

Cleveland Regional

No. 1 Tennessee vs. No. 16 Coppin State
No. 8 Texas A&M vs. No. 9 Virginia
-Games played at Nashville, Tennessee

No. 2 DePaul vs. No. 15 Long Beach
No. 7 Florida vs. No. 10 Louisiana Tech
-Games played at Chicago

No. 3 Arizona State vs. No. 14 Marshall
No. 6 Maryland vs. No. 11 Western Kentucky
-Games played at Tuscon, Arizona

No. 4 Rutgers vs. No. 13 Western Illinois
No. 5 BYU vs. No. 12 Hartford
-Games played at Tenton, New Jersey

Bridgeport Regional

No. 1 Connecticut vs. No. 16 Southern
No. 8 Georgia vs. No. 9 Boston College
-Games played at Tenton, New Jersey

No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 15 Loyola Marymount
No. 7 TCU vs. No. 10 Louisville
-Games played at Chicago

No. 3 Oklahoma vs. No. 14 Marist
No. 6 Minnesota vs. No. 11 Wyoming
-Games played at Denver

No. 4 Stanford vs. No. 13 Liberty
No. 5 Kentucky vs. No. 12 Tennessee Tech
-Games played at Denver

Albuquerque Regional

No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 16 East Tennessee State
No. 8 Stony Brook vs. No. 9 Kansas State
-Games played at State College, Penn.

No. 2 NC State vs. No. 15 Fresno State
No. 7 Old Dominion vs. No. 10 Villanova
-Games played at Norfolk, Virginia

No. 3 New Mexico vs. No. 14 Wisconsin-Green Bay
No. 6 Texas vs. No. 11 Cincinnati
-Games played at Tuscon, Arizona

No. 4 Virginia Tech vs. No. 13 Texas-Arlington
No. 5 Washington vs. No. 12 Bowling Green
-Games played at Norfolk, Virginia

San Antonio Regional

No. 1 Duke vs. No. 16 Sacred Heart
No. 8 St. John's vs. No. 9 Southern California
-Games played at State College, Penn.

No. 2 LSU vs. No. 15 Bucknell
No. 7 Michigan State vs. No. 10 South Florida
-Games played at Nashville, Tennessee

No. 3 George Washington vs. No. 14 Dartmouth
No. 6 Notre Dame vs. No. 11 California
-Games played at West Layafette, Indiana

No. 4 Baylor vs. No. 13 Montana
No. 5 Purdue vs. No. 12 Florida International
-Games played at West Layafette, Indiana

Bracket:
Cleveland vs. San Antonio
Bridgeport vs. Albuquerque

Last Four In:
Cincinnati
Wyoming
California
Boston College

Last Four Out:
Chattanooga
Indiana State
St. Joseph's
Temple

Welcome Back!!!

2006-01-18T22:18:00.000-05:00

Well, welcome back to Women's Bracketology 101. Since the actual basketball season is underway, I hope to have this website updated at least twice a week. If you have any comments, please post them in the comments section. Thanks.

Championship Saturday-

2005-03-12T09:26:00.000-05:00

AMERICA EAST
At Reich Family Pavilion
West Hartford, Conn.
CHAMPIONSHIP
Boston University vs. Hartford, 4 p.m.

ATLANTIC SUN
At Dothan Civic Center
Dothan, Ala.
CHAMPIONSHIP
Stetson vs. Georgia State, 4 p.m.

BIG SKY
At Dahlberg Arena
Missoula, Mont.
CHAMPIONSHIP
Weber State vs. Montana, 6 p.m.

BIG SOUTH
At The Vines Center
Lynchburg, Va.
CHAMPIONSHIP
Liberty vs. North Carolina-Asheville, 2 p.m.

BIG 12
At Municipal Auditorium
Kansas City, Mo.
CHAMPIONSHIP
Baylor vs. Kansas State, 7 p.m.

BIG WEST
At Anaheim Convention Center Arena
Anaheim, Calif.
CHAMPIONSHIP
UC Santa Barbara vs. Idaho, 4 p.m.

COLONIAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
At The Patriot Center
Fairfax, Va.
CHAMPIONSHIP
Delaware vs. Old Dominion, Noon

IVY LEAGUE
At Pizzitola Sports Center
Providence, R.I.
CHAMPIONSHIP
Harvard vs. Dartmouth, 4 p.m.

MID-AMERICAN
At Gund Arena
Cleveland
CHAMPIONSHIP
Bowling Green vs. Kent State, 1 p.m.

MID-EASTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
At Richmond Coliseum
Richmond, Va.
CHAMPIONSHIP
Coppin State vs. Norfolk State, 4 p.m.

MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE
At Horton Field House
Normal, Ill.
CHAMPIONSHIP
Indiana State vs. Illinois State, 4 p.m.

MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE
At The Pepsi Center
Denver
CHAMPIONSHIP
New Mexico vs. Utah, 6 p.m.

NORTHEAST
CHAMPIONSHIP
St. Francis (Pa.) vs. Robert Morris, 2 p.m.

SOUTHLAND
CHAMPIONSHIP
Texas-Arlington at Louisiana-Monroe, 2 p.m.

SOUTHWESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
At Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Center Arena
Birmingham, Ala.
CHAMPIONSHIP
Southern vs. Alcorn State, 6 p.m.

WESTERN ATHLETIC
At Lawlor Events Center
Reno, Nev.
CHAMPIONSHIP
Louisiana Tech vs. Rice, 3 p.m.